Comparison

Monthly Planner vs NoteCircle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Monthly Planner

Organize your yearly plans, from schedules to trips, with this simple application. Track tasks, view progress, and search your plans by tags. Protect your data with built-in app security.

Highlights
  • Monthly plan undecided schedules
  • Detail things to do for plans
  • View progress bar status
  • Search plans by tags
  • App protection
Features
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Normally, I plan the undecided schedule and trips etc of the next year at the end of the year. I filled in lots of plans in the Spreadsheet though so stressful. So, I struggled to find this related application, But I couldn't find my favorite application. Finally, I decided to organize this program. This App function is really simple. Please see the below. - Monthly plan undecided schedules - Detail things to do about the plans - View progress bar status and the rest of days about a specific month - Search tags and view whole plans - Protect app For further more opinions and feedbacks, email us through the Inquiry.

About

NoteCircle

This app provides a structured system for organizing tasks, routines, and events in one place. It's designed to help users stay focused and consistent, especially those who struggle with organization or feeling overwhelmed. Capture ideas quickly and track progress with visual insights.

Highlights
  • Unified planner for tasks, routines, and events
  • Voice input and photo-to-task conversion
  • Build lasting weekly routines
  • Visual progress tracking
  • Calendar syncing
  • Calm, paper-like interface
Features
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You organize your tasks. Then everything falls apart. NoteCircle is built for when nothing sticks—and trusted by over 1 million users worldwide, with App Store features across the US, Europe, and Asia. Why most to-do apps don’t stick You start motivated, but after a few days everything falls apart again. Tasks get buried, routines break, and important things slip through the cracks. NoteCircle solves this by giving you structure without clutter. One clear system for your day and week NoteCircle brings tasks, routines, events, and checklists into one clean planner, so nothing is hidden in separate apps or screens. With a calm weekly view, you always know what needs attention today and what can wait. Especially helpful when focus is a challenge Many users say NoteCircle works especially well for people who struggle with focus, consistency, or feeling overwhelmed. Reviews often mention that it helps ADHD-style brains stay on track by keeping everything visible and structured in one place. Plan faster when motivation is low When typing feels like friction, NoteCircle removes it. Add tasks using voice input, or turn photos of notes and handwritten lists into editable tasks automatically. Capture ideas quickly and organize them later. Build routines that actually last Create weekly recurring routines that fit your real life, not a perfect schedule. NoteCircle helps you stay consistent without pressure, making habits easier to maintain over time. See progress, not just tasks Review your completed tasks, routines, and events in a clear monthly overview. Visual insights help you understand your patterns and improve productivity over time. Never miss what matters Manage birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and important events alongside your tasks. Sync Apple Calendar and Google Calendar to keep all your schedules in one place. Clean and intuitive design Designed to reduce distraction with a calm, paper-like interface. Optimized for both iPhone and iPad so planning feels natural anytime, anywhere. Pricing NoteCircle is free to download and use. Upgrade to NoteCircle Premium to unlock advanced features and get the most out of your planning. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime from your App Store account settings. Refunds are not available for any unused portion of a billed period. Homepage: https://www.genaufactory.com/notecircle Terms: https://www.genaufactory.com/genau-terms-conditions Privacy: https://www.genaufactory.com/genau-data-privacy

Screenshots

Monthly Planner4 screens
NoteCircle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NoteCircle at 4.6 against Monthly Planner's 3.6. NoteCircle also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 9). Monthly Planner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NoteCircle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Monthly Planner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteCircle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteCircle has 1.2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Monthly Planner's written reviews are positive against 70% of NoteCircle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monthly Planner ships an update every 3 weeks, NoteCircle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Monthly Planner versus NoteCircle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonthly PlannerNoteCircle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (9 ratings)4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings91.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB46 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTokyxGenau Factory

Customer experience

Monthly Planner

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

NoteCircle

All ratings1,225 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews691 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

Monthly Planner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NoteCircle

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Routine tasks not showing up correctly
  • Inability to delete or edit tasks
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when using the app
  • Crashing or freezing on certain actions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more icon options for tasks and routines
  • Implement weekly/monthly calendar view
  • Allow rearranging and prioritizing of tasks
  • Integrate with more calendar and reminder apps
  • Add notes/comments section for tasks

In-app purchases

None

Monthly Planner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NoteCircle

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Monthly Planner free?
Monthly Planner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteCircle free?
NoteCircle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monthly Planner or NoteCircle?
NoteCircle is rated higher. Monthly Planner averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while NoteCircle averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Monthly Planner or NoteCircle have ads?
Neither Monthly Planner nor NoteCircle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monthly Planner or NoteCircle?
Monthly Planner ships an update every 3 weeks, and NoteCircle every 3 days. Most recently, Monthly Planner was updated on November 2, 2026 and NoteCircle on November 3, 2026.

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